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What is the primary mechanism of action of nicotine at low doses?
What is the primary mechanism of action of nicotine at low doses?
- Ganglionic stimulation by depolarization (correct)
- Central nervous system depression
- Parasympathetic ganglia inhibition
- Ganglionic blockade
What is a therapeutic effect of nicotine on the central nervous system?
What is a therapeutic effect of nicotine on the central nervous system?
- Increased appetite
- Improved attention and learning (correct)
- Cardiovascular disease
- Respiratory paralysis
What is a potential adverse effect of high doses of nicotine?
What is a potential adverse effect of high doses of nicotine?
- Cardiovascular disease
- Respiratory paralysis and severe hypotension (correct)
- Appetite stimulation
- Central nervous system stimulation
What is an effect of nicotine on the peripheral nervous system?
What is an effect of nicotine on the peripheral nervous system?
What is a potential risk factor associated with nicotine use?
What is a potential risk factor associated with nicotine use?
What is the effect of nicotine on appetite?
What is the effect of nicotine on appetite?
Which of the following mechanisms of action is NOT associated with methylxanthines?
Which of the following mechanisms of action is NOT associated with methylxanthines?
What is the effect of caffeine on the cardiovascular system at high doses?
What is the effect of caffeine on the cardiovascular system at high doses?
How do methylxanthines distribute in the body?
How do methylxanthines distribute in the body?
What is a common adverse effect of methylxanthines at low doses?
What is a common adverse effect of methylxanthines at low doses?
What is the primary pathway for the metabolism of methylxanthines in the liver?
What is the primary pathway for the metabolism of methylxanthines in the liver?
What is the effect of caffeine on mental alertness at a dose of 100-200mg?
What is the effect of caffeine on mental alertness at a dose of 100-200mg?
What is the primary mechanism of action of cocaine?
What is the primary mechanism of action of cocaine?
What is the effect of nicotine on the gastrointestinal tract at higher doses?
What is the effect of nicotine on the gastrointestinal tract at higher doses?
How is nicotine absorbed into the body?
How is nicotine absorbed into the body?
What is a common side effect of nicotine intake?
What is a common side effect of nicotine intake?
What is the effect of chronic cocaine intake on dopamine levels?
What is the effect of chronic cocaine intake on dopamine levels?
What is a significant consequence of cigarette smoking on drug metabolism?
What is a significant consequence of cigarette smoking on drug metabolism?
